Philippe Coutinho Eager For A Summer Switch To Barcelona

Coutinho has been heavily linked with Barcelona for quite some time now

The latest transfer news surrounds the Liverpool ace Philippe Coutinho, who is said to be linked with a move to Barcelona in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Liverpool man has reportedly given the thumbs up for the transfer.

The Brazilian international has been heavily linked with Barcelona for quite some time now, and despite signing a new long-term contract with the Reds in January this year, the rumours have still not faded.

The playmaker is one of Barca’s top targets for the summer, and having received positive response from the Liverpool man, the Catalan giants may very well end up acquiring his services for next season.

According to the Spanish newspaper Sport, Barca have already held preliminary talks with the player’s camp, and have assured Coutinho to be a regular starter, given his ability to play in a number of different positions in attack.

It was also claimed that the Brazilian wants to make the switch to Camp Nou this summer, but he would need to push for a move away from Anfield in order to make the deal happen.

Liverpool are expected to demand a fee in the range of £76 million, similar to that of the £75 million Barcelona paid for Luis Suarez in 2014. Nonetheless, Blaugrana would not be willing to meet Liverpool’s £76 million asking price, and hence, Coutinho’s sheer desire to leave the Reds would be a decisive factor in the potential transfer.

However, recently, there have been some conflicting reports from Spanish journalist Guillem Balague, who insisted that Barcelona were not interested in signing Coutinho. But it’s quite evident that the midfielder is one of the crucial names that would help Barca replace Andres Iniesta, 32, from the feared Barcelona line-up.

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Sergio Aguero Declines Move To Manchester United

Argentine could leave Etihad in the coming months

Sergio Aguero has been linked with a move to United with Jose Mourinho wanting to sign the Argentine in the coming couple of months. However, Aguero has laughed off a move to City’s arch-rivals, Manchester United.

As per reports according to Goal, Sergio Aguero has no intention of completing a controversial summer move to Manchester United but it remains a possibility, however, that the Argentine could leave Etihad in the coming months.

With Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez regarded as a priority signing for City next season, Pep Guardiola would certainly look to give his side a new shape. Guardiola has made it quite evident that Manchester City’s star striker will no more be the undisputed first-choice striker that he has been from the last 5 seasons for the club.

It was also reported that Aguero had been told to accept the fact of losing his place to Gabriel Jesus in the City line-up. The Argentina international is said to meet with the City boss at the end of the season to decide upon his future at the club.

However, City were not ready to sell Aguero earlier this season after the striker had suggested that it was the club who “will decide if I have a place here or not” but nonetheless, United would look to cash-in on the unsettled Argentine offering to match his annual salary of around £12 million after bonuses.

Sources close to the player have waived-off all reports of any contact with United or anybody acting on their behalf, stating that the 28-year-old will not move to Old Trafford, even if Mourinho was to make a concrete move in the future

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Unsettled Kyle Walker May Leave Spurs For £35m

Kyle Walker currently reported to be unsettled at Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur are definitely one of the clubs that seems to be on a rise since the past couple of seasons. The club from London is on the way to its highest finish since 1963, and will be hoping to improve even more by next year.

However, Mauricio Pochettino has indicated that there will be certain changes in the squad, as the Spurs manager intends on improving his side for the upcoming season. With Kyle Walker currently reported to be unsettled at Spurs, the England right-back could be the very first player to leave the club in the upcoming transfer window.

According to Evening Standard, Tottenham will be considering any offers made in excess of £35m for Walker. The right-back has reportedly held talks with manager Mauricio Pochettino about his future with the club, and is said to be fully aware of Manchester City’s strong interest in him. Walker, who is also wanted by Manchester United, could very well double his £70,000-a-week contract if he makes a swap.

Though Spurs, who were initially reluctant to sell the right-back in the early phase of the season, now seem to have altered their decision. Nevertheless, if Walker is to be transferred this summer, a minimum bid of £35million would be 

required to sign the England international.

The report also claimed that despite Spurs’ decision to keep hold of all their key players for the upcoming season, they may have found a substitute for Walker, in the form of Kieran Trippier.

It is also believed that Pochettino had warned his players not to deviate from their game last week because of interests from some of the top clubs.

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Mbappe Says “Yes” To Madrid

The Monaco starlet has given a thumbs up to Spanish giants Real Madrid

One of the top targets for many European heavyweights, Kylian Mbappe, has reportedly chosen the club he wants to play for. The Monaco starlet has given a thumbs up to Spanish giants Real Madrid, and will be joining them next season if the club is able to finance the striker’s transfer fee.

According to Marca, Mbappe, who is said to be Madrid’s number one target for the summer, has given his verdict on joining Los Blancos. The youngster has expressed his desire to join Real, and the club’s representatives, who have already been in contact with Mbappe’s family concerning the move, have been intimated about the 18-year-old’s wish.

Real president Florentino Perez believes that Mbappe fits the profile to become one of the club’s Galacticos. However, the Frenchman could cost Madrid around a staggering price of 100 million Euros. 

The Monaco man was initially said to be reluctant to leave Stade Louis II utfit because of his hunger to play on a regular basis. But apparently, it is being claimed that Zinedine Zidane has had a major role in convincing the striker to play for Los Blancos next season.

The report further adds that a major factor behind Mbappe’s consent for the transfer is because of the likelihood of working with Zidane. Marca also claim that Real’s plans on signing Eden Hazard, Paulo Dybala and Antoine Griezmann seemed to have simmered down because of the recent success of Marco Asensio under Zidane, and their guaranteed pursuit for Mbappe.

Nonetheless, Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City will continue to try and sign the French international until it becomes a seemingly impossible task.

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Chelsea Willing To Let Willian Leave

Willian has started only 19 games in all competitions for Chelsea this season

Chelsea are willing to sell their star midfielder Willian in order to raise some transfer funds, as per reports. Antonio Conte is believed to be on board to let the Brazilian winger leave the club this summer in order to increase the funding on some of his own potential targets.

The 28-year-old is the club’s reigning player of the year, but Conte has preferred the Spanish forward Pedro over Willian, leaving the Brazilian on the bench for most of the Blues’ campaign.

Willian has started only 19 games in all competitions for Chelsea this season, and was also surprisingly left out against Southampton in a 4-2 win last week at Stamford Bridge.

According to the Express, Chelsea will be entertaining offers for the Brazilian star this summer, and Manchester United’s manager Jose Mourinho seems to be the first in queue, having already made inquiries about the winger.

Mourinho had tried to sign Willian in one of his first moves after taking over as United manager last summer, but failed to land the player. However, sources close to Willian have indicated that the winger would reconsider all his options at the end of the season. The Blues are prepared to let Willian leave, but it’s yet to be decided whether Conte would sell him to a direct rival or not.

Meanwhile, the Blues are set to allow French defender Kurt Zouma to go out on loan, and the Chelsea manager will be lining up an offer for Southampton’s centre-back Virgil van Dijk in the summer.

Blues would also be offering their young striker Tammy Abraham a new contract, doubling the striker’s money to about £50,000 a week. The on-loan Abraham has scored 26 goals in all competitions for Bristol City this season, but he may be allowed to move out on loan again next year.

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Manchester United Goalkeeper Set To Leave Old Trafford

Romero still has a year left on his contract with the Old Trafford outfit

Transfer rumours involving Manchester United have a propensity for potential incomings. But that hasn't been the case this time around, as a Red Devil looks set to leave Old Trafford this summer.

As per Football Italia, United's second choice goalkeeper, Sergio Romero, is heading for an exit from the Theatre of Dreams at the end of the season, and is set for a return to Serie A.

Romero has reportedly purchased a house in Milan ahead of a move to Internazionale. The 30-year-old had arrived at United as a free agent in the summer of 2015 after completing his four-year tenure with Sampdoria.

The Argentine stopper has mainly played a backup role to David De Gea since his arrival in England, and has chiefly been part of cup competitions such as the Europa League and the FA Cup.

Inter Milan, who have put a two-year deal on the table for Manchester United goalkeeper, also want him to carry out a similar role behind their number one, Samir Handanovic, at the San Siro.

However, Nerazzurri's local rivals AC Milan are also believed to be interested in the former Sampdoria stopper, but they too, intend to bring in Romero as an understudy for their teenage goalkeeping sensation Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Romero still has a year left on his contract with the Old Trafford outfit. He has made a total of 24 appearances in his two years at the club, 14 of which have come under Jose Mourinho this season. Nonetheless, the Portuguese won't hinder Romero's return to Serie A if the player desperately wants to leave United at the end of the campaign.

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Manchester United Join The Race For Ryan Sessegnon

Manchester United are the latest club to join the race to sign Sessegnon

Currently being regarded as one of the best young talents in English football, Ryan Sessegnon has attracted attention from some of the big clubs from the top flight of English football.

With Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspurs already linked with Sessegnon, Manchester United have now become the latest club to express their interest in the 16-year-old left back.

The Red Devils are very much in the race for the teenager’s signature, and will be preparing to launch an offer for the teenager at the end of the season.

Sessegnon joined the Cottagers at the age of 9, and has managed to quickly establish himself at the Championship club. He has since developed so rapidly, that he is already being compared to Real Madrid star Gareth Bale back when the Welshman was of the same age.

Ryan has already made 25 league appearances for Fulham this season, 17 of which have been starts, and he has also bagged 7 goals all competitions. The Fulham left-back has majorly contributed in the overall success of the club this season, both on defensive and offensive ends.

Securing a place in the promotion play-offs with one game to go in the regular season, Fulham will surely be eyeing a Premier League return next season. However, several top clubs from the country in the hunt for the teenager, Fulham may fail to hold on to their wonder kid for next season.

Left-back continues to be a problematic position at Manchester United, despite the club landing Luke Shaw for £27m in 2014.

The former Southampton man has failed to impress Jose Mourinho, and with the transfer season around the corner, United will battle it out to convince Sessegnon to make the switch to Old Trafford, with the hope that their reputation of bringing through young players will prove to be influential.

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Karim Benzema Wants Bernabeu Exit

Benzema wants an out from Real this summer 

The transfer window is right on the doorstep, and all the European heavyweights have set their eyes on top potential targets. Regardless of the clubs trying to hold onto their prized possessions, the elite powerhouses have already offered some staggering amounts of mint to the players.

With the young breed of players hoping to land a deal with any of the top clubs, Real Madrid’s experienced star man Karim Benzema reportedly wants a move away from Bernabeu this summer.

Benzema has been through a very difficult season with Real Madrid, netting only 17 goals from 42 games. The 29-year-old has struggled in attack alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, thereby failing to impress his boss, Zinedine Zidane.

The France international was booed in Saturday’s game, which Los Blancos won 2-1 by beating Valencia. As per the striker, he is said to be tired of what he regards to be an inequitable treatment from the club’s supporters. Ergo, the displeased striker has told his agent to listen to all offers for him this summer.

According to Spain’s news outlet Don Balon, the forward is determined to leave the Spanish capital this summer. The Frenchman has been repeatedly linked with a move to Arsenal in recent months, but contrary reports in Spain claim that he will be offered to Manchester United to sweeten any potential deal involving David de Gea.

Benzema’s current form may not be supporting his cause, but he is unquestionably one of the leading strikers in world football. And with the Madrid man fixed on leaving the club, some top teams would surely make an attempt to secure his services come summer.

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Lukaku To Reject Interest From Other Clubs To Pursue His Dream Move

Lukaku wants a return to Stamford Bridge

Everton talisman Romelu Lukaku is on the road to become one of the greats that the Premier League has produced. Currently the league’s top scorer, Lukaku is on the radar of a couple of English heavyweights, including Chelsea and Manchester United.

However, the striker has made it evident that he is yearning a return to Stamford Bridge next season. The Belgian international has apparently made it clear to his agent, Mino Raiola, that if he has a choice, he would prefer to join Chelsea over Manchester United.

According to The Sun, Everton striker is wanted at Old Trafford in a £170m double swoop along with Antoine Griezmann. United are willing to pay Lukaku a £200,000-a-week salary. But the forward has made it clear that he’s willing to accept a lower wage in order to fulfill his dream of returning to the Bridge.

Mourinho had sold Lukaku to Everton in the summer of 2014 for £28m during his tenure with The Blues. The striker had even shared his disappointment with some of his close friends after the Portuguese’s decision.

Romelu Lukaku is said to be fully aware of Antonio Conte’s interest in him, and the player’s preference to shun United would have undoubtedly made the Italian happy.

Conte had tried to sign the Belgian last summer, but failed, as Everton rejected their £68m offer. But with Diego Costa now preparing for a move to China, the Blues are lining up an improved £70 million offer for the 23-year-old this time around.

The Belgian’s mum, Adolphine, has advised her son to follow his heart and not put money first. Lukaku, who surely has some unfinished business at Chelsea, has therefore made it clear that his dream is much bigger than money, and would love to play for the Blues again.

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United Willing To Spend £80m On Ligue 1 Duo

Manchester United prepare £80m bid for two Ligue 1 stars

Manchester United’s revival is surely on course under Jose Mourinho, as they have already won two trophies this season. The Red Devils have bagged the League Cup and the Community Shield, but they are yet to clinch the Premier League title since they last won it under Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013.

With many loopholes in the current United squad, Mourinho is all set to remove every single one by next season. In fact, he is already looking to bolster his midfield, after having prepared a massive £80m bid for two Ligue 1 stars.

According to Sunday Express, the Portuguese is geared up to spend the staggering amount on Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi and Monaco’s star Bernardo Silva.

Mourinho appears to have finally lost patience with Marouane Fellaini, after the Belgian was sent off in Thursday’s Manchester Derby. The former Chelsea boss, who won’t be shy to make some major changes to the squad, would conceivably have Fellaini become a victim of an expected summer transfer.

Manchester United has made an enquiry about Matuidi, who was fancied to move to Juventus last summer, following the Old Lady’s sale of Paul Pogba. The £30million-rated French midfielder has been offered a new contract by PSG, but Matuidi is keen on talking to the Premier League giants nonetheless.

Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva has attracted attention from some of the biggest European clubs during Monaco’s remarkable run to the Champions League semi-finals. The 22-year-old has already begun talks with United according to reports, leaving Monaco vanquished in their attempt to keep the Portuguese midfielder at the club.

Silva is a target for Real Madrid as well, and with the Los Blancos also in the running, United could end up being forced to pay around £50 million to sign the Monaco star.

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Gianluigi Donnarumma linked to Manchester United

Mino Raiola Could Be Key Behind Donnarumma’s AC Milan Departure

The top football clubs have already started shadowing potential prospects, and with just two months left for the transfer window to open up, clubs are set to bring out the big bucks. However, one name that has surely caught everyone’s attention is Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The AC Milan goalkeeper is being closely monitored by Juventus and Manchester United. Juve, although being favourites to sign Donnarumma, have cooled their interest in the Italian international mainly due to the incredible form of Gianluigi Buffon.

Breaking the world transfer record by signing Paul Pogba for £89m, Manchester United made their intentions quite clear this season. And with Antoine Griezmann already connected to the English side, Gianluigi Donnarumma is another eminent name that the club will be hoping to sign.

David De Gea has been on the radar of the Spanish giants, Real Madrid, and if the Spaniard is to make a move to his home country, Donnarumma will be on top of the shopping list for the Red Devils.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Manchester United are set to pay €7.5m per season for the 19-year-old wonderkid to AC Milan’s €3.2m per season. However, if Donnarumma decides to stay, he would guarantee himself a five-year contract, captaincy of the Rossoneri, and a 2000% wage increase, which still seems to be insufficient according to his agent, Mino Raiola.

Raiola is driving a hard bargain, and fairly, is not only concerned with the financial terms offered to Donnarumma. The agent is also worried about how good AC Milan will be in the coming years with the new Chinese investors.

Raiola did plenty of business with Manchester United last summer, bringing in the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Paul Pogba. With Juventus moving out of the picture, Manchester United are now most likely to sign the Italian goalkeeper, but Raiola will remain the driving force for the transfer.

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Michael Keane “Hopes” For A United Return

Michael Keane has revealed an interest in joining the Red Devils

The 24 year old Ex-Mancheter United man, Michael Keane has revealed an interest in joining the Red Devils next season.

Keane graduated from Manchester United’s Academy in 2011 making just one appearance as a substitute for the club before he was loaned to Leicester City in November of 2012. He was also the winner of the Denzil Haroun Reserve Player of the Year in 2012 with Manchester United.

The Burnley defender’s progress has earned him a call-up to the senior England team. On top of that some of the finest English sides have shown interest in the Clarets man – including Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Everton. However, Red Devils seem to be the ones that interest Keane. A number of potential defensive targets have already been mooted for a transfer to Theatre Of Dreams, though none as consistently as Michael Keane. In a recent chat with a fan, Keane expressed that he hoped to join the club in the coming season.

Jose Mourinho will surely be looking to strengthen his defensive back line and the club now have an opportunity to sign a quality player equivalent to Manchester City’s John Stones. Keane has registered more tackles, interceptions and clearances than Stones for The Clarets this season. However, it’s the centre-back’s composure and ability to read the game that has been the talking point making him one of the top prospects in the summer transfer window.

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Griezmann: Red Devil Or Los Blanco?

Antoine Griezmann will be on the radar of some of the top clubs

With the transfer season on the horizon, one of the top prospects this season will undeniably remain Athletico Madrid's talisman, Antoine Griezmann. With 16 goals and 7 assists this season in La Liga, the Frenchman has been a vital part of Simeone’s line-up.

However, Simeone may not be able to have the services of Griezmann at his disposal for next season, with the French superstar being linked to Manchester United and lately in a bombshell move across the city to Real Madrid. Eric Olhats, Griezmann's advisor stated that several avenues were being explored with United's offer the "first" to arrive. The €100million release clause in Griezmann's contract will remain unavoidable, he added. "We're thinking right now about the most suitable offer. Real Madrid and other clubs are part of this thinking process." Olhats also stated that there had been no contact with Paris Saint-Germain and hence has ruled out a move to Ligue 1 champions for the time being. "No, no contact with PSG. Last year, there was a real interest. Not this year. He might not be in their plans anymore."

Offers from Manchester United and Real Madrid this summer would surely be big ones if they fancy Griezmann to play for them, although Athletico Madrid's star remains open to stay with the club next season. With 25 goals in all competitions and recently netting his 100th goal in La Liga in a 1-0 win over Espanyol on Saturday, Griezmann has surely proliferated his value.

With the current season coming to a close, there will be a number of factors that will play a crucial role before any transfer happens but if the Frenchman is to move from Athletico, Paul Pogba's £89m world record transfer to Manchester United in summer transfer window of 2016 might just turn out to be a modest amount.

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